2001AudiTTAudi TT2001 Audi TT 225 HP w/o ESP Quattro RoadsterConvertibleConvertibleAWDIngolstadt, Germany/Gyor, HungFor 2001 Audi introduces the TT Roadster, which retains the same interior and chassis as the coupe. Makes sense, as the coupe was designed with the roadster version in mind. There's also a 225-horsepower quattro version for both the coupe and convertible. The entire Audi lineup receives a new 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and no-charge scheduled maintenance, a 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation, and 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 4 years.Distinctive styling, cutting-edge interior, optional all-wheel drive.Useless back seat in coupe, interior ergonomics take getting used to, lacks low-end grunt.Available as either a coupe or a roadster, the Audi TT is one of the most distinctive cars on the road. In person, the car just looks right, appearing aggressive and graceful at the same time. The rear boasts rounded flanks and a cleanly arced roofline. Purposeful styling details are executed with ice-cold precision; it is an instant classic - a shape that will be a topic of discussion for years. Based on the same platform as the VW Golf and New Beetle, Audi's entry-level TT comes with a front-engine, front-drive powertrain layout. Its turbocharged, 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine makes 180 horsepower and 173 foot-pounds of torque. The quattro all-wheel-drive system is optional with this engine and standard with the high-output 225-horse engine. The high-output engine also comes with a six-speed manual transmission, versus the base car's five speed. An automatic is not available. Acceleration, while certainly fast, generally lags behind other premium sports cars like the Honda S2000 and BMW M Roadster. One look inside the lusciously tailored cabin may convince even hardcore performance nuts to forego at-the-limit dynamics for the high style and quality materials found inside this squat Audi. Aluminum and leather dominate a decidedly industrial theme that blends retro and modern design elements into one enticing package. Some of the switchgear is low-grade and fussy to operate, but otherwise you could sit inside an Audi TT for hours marveling over the attention to detail, quality of construction, and thoughtful amenities. In terms of functionality, the coupe has a nearly useless rear seat, though it will hold up to 24.2 cubic feet of cargo with the seats folded flat. The front-drive roadster can hold 7.8 cubic feet. Lower the top (the quattro model's top is power-operated) and the TT's cockpit provides an enjoyable open-air experience with minimal buffeting. To keep passengers safe, the TT is equipped with ABS, front and side airbags, traction control (not available on quattro models) and stability control. Pre-tensioners and force limiters make seatbelts even more effective than conventional systems. Audi contends that through marvelous feats of engineering and dual roll-bar hoops, the protection level for the convertible in a rollover is equal to that of the coupe. Benefits of TT ownership include foul-weather drivability, turbocharged power, individualistic styling inside and out, a full load of luxury-style amenities and a smooth highway ride. But style comes before grace in the house of Audi, and the TT suffers numerous ergonomic flaws and instills indifference rather than a thrill when driven hard. BMW Z3Mercedes-Benz SLKPorsche BoxsterVolvo C70450,000350,0004Unlimited12UnlimitedNANANA41.8 litersInline225 hp @ 5900 rpm207 ft-lbs. @ 2200 rpm159.1 in.73.1 in.53 in.3473 lbs.95.6 in.38.3 in.NA55.6 in.NANANA41.2 in.NA6.4 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested16.3 gal.20 mpg / 28 mpg326 mi. / 456 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$34,379$38,5507.35%$575N/ANo Holdback180 HP FWD COUPE (5M): 1.8L I4 DOHC SMPI 20-valve intercooled turbo engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed OD manual transmission; engine oil cooler; 120 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, traction control, 3.94 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; electronic stability control, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear semi-independent torsion suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 14.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers, rear lip spoiler; clearcoat monotone paint; projector beam halogen headlamps with washer; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels; P205/55WR16 BSW performance tires; compact steel spare wheel;air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring, in-dash CD pre-wiring, 6 speakers, and window grid diversity antenna; cruise control; central-locking power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cell phone pre-wiring, 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smokers' package, first aid kit; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval; driver's front airbag, passenger's cancelable front airbag, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panicalarm, security system; tinted windows, power windows with driver's and passenger's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers with heated washer fluid jets, sun visor strip, driver's and passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 4, front sports seats with adjustable tilt headrests, driver's and front passenger's seats include 6-way adjustment; seatbelts with pretensioners; leather seats, leather door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with floor mats, aluminum wood trim on instrument panel, aluminum console insert, leather/aluminum gearshift knob; interior lights include dome light with fade, front reading lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, driver's side auxiliary visor; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front cupholder, locking interiorconcealed storage, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo cover, cargo light; black grille, black side window moldings and body-colored door handles.
180 HP QUATTRO COUPE (5M) (in addition to or instead 180 HP FWD COUPE (5M) equipment): Full-time 4-wheel drive; 3.32 axle ratio; rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks and 16.3 gal. capacity fuel tank.
180 HP FWD ROADSTER (5M) (in addition to or instead of 180 HP FWD COUPE (5M) equipment): Rear lip spoiler; manual convertible roof with lining, glass rear window, roll-over protection; fixed antenna; seating capacity of 2, front sports seats with fixed headrests and plastic seatback.
225 HP (6M) (in addition to or instead of 180 HP (5M) equipment): 6-speed OD manual transmission; dual stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; power convertible roof with lining (Roadster); 17" x 7.5" silver alloy wheels and P225/45YR17 BSW performance tires.